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THE HEALTH SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA
THE HEALTH SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA
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1
What is an advantage of Medicare?
Does not cover optional services
Longer waiting lists
Subsidised prescriptions
Easy to understand
2
How many embryos are transferred into a woman's uterus during the process of IVF?
1-2 embryos
As many that survive incubation
3-4 embryos
4-5 embryos
3
Which three components make up Socio-economic Status?
Social factors, income & education
Education, employment & occupation
Employment, education & income
Income, education & occupation
4
How is Medicare funded?
Government, Rebate & Medicare Levy
Medicare Levy, insurance & taxation
General taxation, Medicare Levy & Surcharge
Rebate, general taxation & Medicare Levy
5
How much is the schedule fee that Medicare pays?
$12.80
$40.65
$37.05
$39.60
6
Which of the following is an example of a challenge presented by digital media in health?
Misdiagnosis
Online support groups
Affordable health advice
Improved access to information
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Which of the following is not an influence on men accessing healthcare?
Supportive partners
Gender roles
Gender stereotypes
Occupation
8
Which profession is registered?
Naturopaths
Audiologists
Osteopaths
Paramedics
9
Which option cannot be 3D printed?
Blood vessels
Organs
Heart valves
Vertebrae
10
Why might someone take out Private Health Insurance?
I don't know
Access to extras
Free health care
Free diagnostic testing
11
With an increase in remoteness, there is generally an increase in:
Cardiovascular disease
Prevalance of various cancers
Mortality from preventable illness
All of the above
12
Which of the following is not a patient right?
Attending appointements on time
Confidentiality
Respect
Safety
13
Which option refers to Community Health?
General practitioners
Drug & alcohol support
Dentists
Hospitals
14
What does Medicare not cover?
Eye tests
Public hospital stays
Ambulance
GP visits
15
Which of the following is not a valid excuse to discuss a patient's medical information?
Frustration with patient not following treatment plan
Risk to safety of another person
Court requirement
Risk to safety of the patient
16
What is a patient responsibility?
Regularly updating relevant health information
Participation in decisions
Safety
Comment/complaints about healthcare
17
How much is the PBS safety net threshold for general patients?
$750
$1,521.80
$1,251.70
$804
18
A shift in focus towards education & empowerment of individuals is an example of:
Community health
Public health
Social model of health
Primary health care
19
What percentage of Australians do not have the necessary health literacy?
15%
80%
60%
45%
20
How many medicines are covered by the PBS?
3450
4000
0
2000
21
Do Australian men have higher access to health services to women?
False
True
22
What is the cost of medication on PBS for general patients?
$35.80
$6.40
$5.60
$39.50
23
Which of the following is not a patient responsibility?
Informing health professionals of changes in health
Answering invasive questions
Being actively involved in decision making
Giving accurate information
24
Which of the following is a disadvantage of Private Health Insurance?
Expensive
Choice of own doctor
Longer waiting lists
Avoiding the Medicare levy surcharge
25
Which option refers to Primary Health Care?
Medicare services
GP services
Mental health services
Emergency housing
26
When was Medicare introduced?
1983
1973
1984
2005
27
Which of the following combinations are all non-registered practitioners?
Surgeons, nurses & pharmacists
Naturopaths, paramedics & counsellors
Midwives, nurses & optometrists
Counsellors, speech pathologists & psychologists
28
What profession is not registered?
Physiotherapists
Midwives
Speech pathologists
Doctors
29
What one is a patient right?
Speaking up with concerns
Privacy
Respecting healthcare providers
Giving true and accurate information
30
Is geographical location an impact in accessing healthcare services?
True
False
